Product Manual

70-00533-02 A CareCenter MD 1.0
3-14
ECG Acquisition
Apply electrodes
Follow all safety precautions for the patient cable, see the Product Information and Safety
guide.
Use only high-quality Cardiac Science-approved electrodes. Handle the electrodes with
care to achieve good recording quality.
The ECG acquisition always starts with the electrode placement screen including the
disturbance level indication and ECG preview. The electrode placement diagram shows
the electrode positions. You can select the name of the points of application or the marking
on the electrode cables.
◆ Apply the patient cable with no tension in the electrodes.
◆ For reusable electrodes, use a contact spray.
◆ For a resting ECG:
• Make sure that the patient lies comfortably and is relaxed.
The arms should have enough space to rest beside the patient. Holding the arms
into the body can cause artifacts.
• Cardiac Science recommends placing a roll under the hollows of the knees of the
patient.
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WARNING! Patient safety.
To prevent tripping, always ensure the patient belt allows freedom of movement. Use the
belt loops to manage excess cable length. Before beginning the test, ensure there are no
obstructions.
The system prompts you to apply the electrodes and displays an a electrode placement
diagram. See Figure 3-1.